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Packers showing pre-draft interest in Miami TE Brevin Jordan

The Green Bay Packers are showing notable pre-draft interest in one of the best receiving tight ends in the 2021 NFL draft. 

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The Green Bay Packers are showing notable pre-draft interest in one of the best receiving tight ends in the 2021 NFL draft.

According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the Packers are one of several teams that have been in consistent communication with Miami tight end Brevin Jordan, a three-time All-ACC selection and a two-time semi-finalist for the Mackey Award.

The Packers, who drafted tight ends Jace Sternberger and Josiah Deguara in the third round of the last two drafts, could see Jordan as another athletic, versatile tight end who could be a mismatch-type weapon in the passing game.

Over three seasons at Miami, Jordan caught 105 passes for 1,358 yards and 13 touchdowns. He set career-highs with 38 catches for 576 yards and seven touchdowns in 2020.

The Draft Network considers Jordan to be a “dynamic weapon” and “dangerous” receiver that played “all over the formation” at Miami and is a “competitive blocker,” giving him the ideal profile of the “F tight end” that Matt LaFleur likes to use so often in his offense.

Jordan was an all-conference pick during all three of his seasons at Miami. He was a semifinalist for the Mackey Award, given to the nation’s top tight end, during each of his final two seasons, including 2020.

The Packers are deep at tight end, but Robert Tonyan is a restricted free agent and could be in danger of leaving if a team is willing to part with a draft pick to sign him, based on the tender he eventually receives from the Packers.

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49ers could be eyeing tight end early in 2021 draft

The San Francisco 49ers have been giving Miami’s Brevin Jordan a lot of attention in pre-NFL draft meetings.

The San Francisco 49ers’ have arguably the best tight end in the NFL at the top of their depth chart with George Kittle. Figuring out the roster behind the All-Pro has been a challenge for the 49ers though. They tried scoring Austin Hooper in free agency last year, and eventually signed Jordan Reed. It looked like they were in the hunt for a second, more dynamic option than either Ross Dwelley or sixth-round pick Charlie Woerner.

With Reed set for unrestricted free agency and both Dwelley and Woerner looking like block-first tight ends, San Francisco could look again to the draft for an additional weapon at the tight end position. They met virtually with Miami’s Brevin Jordan, one of the draft’s top tight ends, according to Draft Wire’s Justin Melo. Jordan also told Melo the 49ers have been in regular contact with him since their session.

With Florida’s Kyle Pitts expected to be off the board by the time San Francisco selects at No. 12 in this year’s draft, it’d behoove them to look toward Day 2 prospects instead.

Jordan is a good athlete at 6-3, 245 pounds. He posted a solid freshman campaign when he caught 32 balls for 287 yards and fourr touchdowns for the Hurricanes. He followed that with a 35-catch, 495-yard, two-touchdown sophomore season, and in 2020 as a junior had his best year with 38 receptions, 567 yards and seven touchdowns.

Consistently strong production that climbed a little each year is a good sign, but what’s most impressive about King is the variety of ways Miami used him. It’s easy to see when watching him how he’d fit into a two-tight end set for the 49ers. He can line up in the backfield, make plays after going in motion, line up in the slot, and line up out side.

He moves more like a receiver than a tight end, and he’s explosive with the ball in his hands.  Miami used him on screens, drag routes, one-on-one with defensive backs in the red zone, and on throws down the field.

There are some concerns with him as an in-line blocker at his size, although his frame looks like it still could add a little bulk. He’s the kind of playmaker San Francisco would be looking for in a tight end though. Re-signing Reed is an option, but if they don’t go that route, expect Jordan to be a popular name in connection with the 49ers as we near draft time.

Cardinals 3-round mock draft simulation nets OL, DL, TE

See what the results of this simulation from Pro Football Focus gives us.

Now that the regular season is over, the long offseason for Arizona Cardinals fans has begun. Part of this long journey includes mock drafts, which for some give them an idea of who the Cardinals could draft.

Many sites offer some form of a mock draft machine. Pro Football Focus is one of those and theirs is quite robust – offering trades and a variety of lengths to use.

Today we will go through a three-round mock draft for Arizona with PFF’s mock draft engine.


Jags Wire 2021 NFL mock draft: Post-Super Bowl LV edition

With Super Bowl LV over, the Jags are now on the clock and Trevon Moehrig is an option they should consider after the No. 1 overall pick.

The 2020 NFL season is officially over as the Tampa Bay Bucs became Super Bowl champions this past Sunday. That means the Jacksonville Jaguars are officially on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick.

After going 1-15, there clearly will need to be a significant addition of talent to the roster if new coach Urban Meyer wants to put together respectable results out of the gate. Of course, they will be able to add several veterans in March through free agency, but long-term answers could come from April’s draft.

With draft season officially starting late Sunday night, now is as good a time as any for our first 2021 NFL mock draft for the Jags. With the help of Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator, here’s a look at a full seven-round mock we completed for the Jags:

Panthers 2021 mock draft: Scott Fitterer trades down in first round

In our newest seven-round 2021 mock draft Fitterer makes two trades, including a move down in round one.

On Thursday, the Carolina Panthers’ wide-ranging search for a new front office chief came to a fitting end. Scott Fitterer, a 20-year member of the Seattle Seahawks’ braintrust, was named the franchise’s latest general manager after agreeing to a five-year deal.

Fitterer, who began in Seattle as an area scout in 2001, has served as an integral part of one of the sport’s most successful franchises. His rise began in 2011, when he was promoted to director of college scouting, which would then be followed by bumps up to co-director of player personnel in 2015 and most recently, VP of football operations in 2020.

The first true test for Fitterer in his latest gig will come this spring, when he heads the war room for the first time in Carolina. If his time in Seattle is any indication, it will be a busy occasion. In our newest seven-round 2021 mock draft Fitterer makes two trades, including a move down in round one.

 

Miami TE Brevin Jordan declares for 2021 NFL draft

Miami tight end Brevin Jordan is leaving school early to enter the 2021 NFL draft

One of the best tight ends prospects in college football is making the early jump to the next level.

Miami’s Brevin Jordan announced via social media Thursday evening that he will be leaving school early to enter the 2021 NFL draft.

Jordan leaves Miami after establishing himself as one of the most dynamic pass catchers in college football in 2020.

Jordan’s impressive 2020 campaign included seven touchdown catches in just eight games. He’s a mismatch in the passing game every time he steps on the field. He has the athletic ability to turn into a big-time playmaker at the next level.

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Potential 2021 Chiefs draft prospects: Group 15

Bowl season is officially here and we’ve got several prospects set to play on the big stage. There are a few teams playing today, but I’ve already highlighted several of the draft-eligible players in those games. We’ll look at a few players who play …

Bowl season is officially here and we’ve got several prospects set to play on the big stage. There are a few teams playing today, but I’ve already highlighted several of the draft-eligible players in those games. We’ll look at a few players who play later this week today instead.

I’ve identified a number of college prospects to keep an eye on ahead of the 2021 draft. All of them are potential fits with the Kansas City Chiefs. I’ll be releasing my thoughts on many of the prospects in random groups of four on Saturday’s throughout the season.

Check out our fifteenth group of prospects down below:

The case for the Dolphins to consider drafting a TE early in 2021

The case for the Dolphins to consider drafting a TE early in 2021

The Miami Dolphins are likely thrilled with the continued development they’ve seen from tight end Mike Gesicki throughout the first month of the 2020 NFL season. Gesicki has been a productive weapon and continues to showcase a renewed nose for the end zone as a third-year talent. As Miami’s passing offense continues to grow and gel, the opportunities for Gesicki to receive targets figures to only expand from here.

But we’re here to tell you that the Dolphins have the chance to add a new dynamic to this offense with another tight end in the picture. The Dolphins run much of their offense through 11 personnel — but the lack of balance between the likes of Gesicki and the rest of the tight end room (Durham Smythe and Adam Shaheen) makes it quite apparent when the Dolphins are looking to pass and when they’re looking to throw.

So much so that the Dolphins are looking for creative workarounds, including running the same concepts to try to add an extra body onto the blocking surface by calling upon slot receiver Isaiah Ford at times. Miami will flex Ford tight to the line of scrimmage and have him run a return motion to try to indicate man or zone before either blocking play side or inserting across the set to pick off an end man on the line of scrimmage. In theory, it works well — but Ford isn’t built to serve as a blocker in the box. The Dolphins have run many of the same concepts with TE Durham Smythe, but Smythe’s presence offers very little to no threat in the passing game. Add in Gesicki’s limitations as a blocker and there’s no real answer to Miami finding balance with that extra body out of spread sets. Either the team compromises their blocking ability by trying to deceive opposing defenses and calling on Ford to block in the box or they tip their hand to runs by inserting Smythe into the mix.

The long-term answer may not be too far away. There are two “move” tight ends eligible for the 2021 NFL Draft in Kyle Pitts (Florida) and Brevin Jordan (Miami) who can do the best of Ford & Smythe combined. Perhaps that’s an area Miami could look to upgrade their offensive versatility? And doing so would change nothing about Mike Gesicki’s role in the offense; which is an added bonus. They’ll have another few months to review the existing pieces on the roster, but if more progress isn’t made, perhaps the 2021 NFL Draft can hold a solution.

Cardinals early 2021 draft profile: Miami TE Brevin Jordan

Looking ahead into the 2021 NFL Draft, one player that stands out and would give Kyler Murray another elite target is Miami TE Brevin Jordan

As the Arizona Cardinals begin training camp, they bring in some new faces like WR DeAndre Hopkins and LT Kelvin Beachum. Even though they did address a few key positions this offseason, there are still some that leave question marks. 

One of the biggest needs that the Cardinals still need to address is the tight end position. The Cardinals extended Maxx Williams to a two-year extension. However, outside of him, there is quite a bit of unproven talent and the Cardinals need a big-bodied guy that will really flourish in their offense. 

The tight end position is arguably one of the toughest to learn in the NFL. It is a position where you have so many responsibilities and it takes a lot of skill. We have seen some teams go through several tight ends throughout the past few years, while others like the Cardinals are still struggling to find their answer at. If they can find one long-term, their offense would be even scarier than it already is. 

Looking ahead into the 2021 NFL Draft, there are a few tight ends that the Cardinals could select early. One big name that stands out among others that would really help the Cardinals and give Kylar Murray another elite target is Miami TE Brevin Jordan. 

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Strengths

Miami Hurricanes know how to utilize tight ends really well in their offense. Brevin Jordan is an absolute machine and not only does he have impressive speed, but he does a nice job of creating separation with his defenders. The 6-foot-3 and 235-pound tight end is another guy that uses his body to his advantage by trucking defenders that he sometimes makes look effortless. Another trait that really stands out among other 2021 tight end prospects is his yards after catch rating. In 2019, Jordan averaged 8.9 yards after the catch per reception. That is the most by any Power Five tight end with at least 45 targets, according to 24/7 Sports. Jordan also has elite hands. In 2019, he recorded 495 yards, two touchdowns and only one dropped pass.  Brevin Jordan would be both a reliable and consistent weapon for Kylar Murray and the Cardinals would have another franchise cornerstone on their offense. 

Weaknesses 

The biggest issue with Brevin Jordan is his blocking. There are times where he does a nice job staying square with his body and uses good technique. However, there are some plays where he will start too high and lose leverage, causing the defender to slip right through him. Overall, there are some good areas of his blocking and other areas he needs to work on. He just needs to stay consistent with it. 

Brevin Jordan would be a huge addition to the Arizona Cardinals and would be the answer to their tight end concerns. As Jordan’s rise up the draft boards continues, the Cardinals’ franchise player at the tight end position still awaits.  

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Chargers attain balance in way-too-early three-round 2021 mock draft

The Chargers address both sides of the ball in Pro Football Network’s very early three-round mock draft.

With the 2021 NFL Draft still lightyears ahead, it’s never too early to lay out what teams could do to keep improving their rosters.

Pro Football Network’s Ian Cummings recently released a very early 2021 three-mock draft that sees the Chargers getting an offensive tackle, tight end and cornerback.

Let’s take a look at who Los Angeles picked up:

No. 11 | Jackson Carman | OT | Clemson

The Chargers have uncertainty at the left tackle position after failing to address the spot this offseason. If Sam Tevi, Trey Pipkins or Trent Scott don’t pan out in 2020, they could be fishing for Justin Herbert’s blindside blocker early on.

Carman, the 6-foot-5 and nearly 350 pounder is an enormous lineman with highly impressive athleticism and movement skills to match. In 2019, he was named Third-Team All-ACC, helping lead the way up front to 43.9 points per game and 528.7 yards per game.

No. 43 | Brevin Jordan | TE | Miami

Tight end Hunter Henry was franchise tagged rather than being signed to a long-term extension. There is still some time to commit to Henry for another few years, but for now, he only has one more season to prove that he can stay productive and healthy.

If he’s unable to do either or, Los Angeles could be seeking a tight end in the first few rounds, which is why they snag Jordan. The 6-foot-3 and 235 pounder is an impressive athlete with soft hands and a wide catch radius, as well as excellent toughness with and without the ball.

No. 75 | Tyson Campbell | CB | Georgia

The Chargers have one of the most talented secondaries, but there are still questions with the outside spot opposite of Casey Hayward. Michael Davis was strong in coverage last season, but he was inconsistent in the tackling department. Also, he is entering the final year of his contract.

If he isn’t re-signed, Campbell would be the ideal replacement. Campbell was hampered by an injury in 2019, but he is stout when he is healthy. The 6-foot-2 and 185 pounder has flashed the ball skills and reactive athleticism to thrive in Gus Bradley’s system.